Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo)

Northwest

Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond…

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News

Federal Way man dies in Adams County crash

The man was a 51-year-old male passenger.

The Federal Way Community Center’s Sabrina Bates, inclusion coordinator, and Brittany Marth, inclusion assistant, talk about the city’s programs for people with disabilities during the Federal Way Mirror’s Hot off the Presses community conversation Dec. 9 at Poverty Bay Cafe. Staff photo

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Dec. 12 edition

Highlight: Winter Bonsai Solstice takes place Dec. 13 at the Pacific Bonsai Museum.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Jairus Siasat

Siasat defeated two state champions enroute to a fourth place finish at invitational.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Avaiya Sinclair

Sinclair had 31 points in her first game of the season and helped Decatr to a 2-1 start.

Federal Way has a low to moderate risk of floods, according to the Washington Department of Ecology. Screenshot of map.

News

Federal Way’s flood risk is low

Large commuter population encouraged to be cautious.

Wild Waves Theme Park is at 36201 Enchanted Pkwy. S., Federal Way. Courtesy photo

Business

Wild Waves Theme Park to close in 2026

Federal Way attraction opened in 1977.

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.

News

$500,000 lost in a scam | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo

News

Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding

The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

Community members try out the light rail for the first time on Dec. 6 at the Federal Way station. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

News

Community celebrates new local light rail stations

The light rail stations in Kent-Des Moines, Star Lake and Federal Way are officially open as of Dec.…

Jose Guadalupe Linares Morales. Courtesy photo

News

Federal Way murder suspect arrested in Texas

He is accused of stabbing a man at an apartment complex in Federal Way.

Doni Burkett and Todd Beamer head coach Brent Brilhante talk at the end of the game. Ben Ray / The Mirror

Sports

Former Eagles lead Todd Beamer to impressive win over Federal Way

Doni Burkett (35), Oscar Garcia (21) and De Tre Walker (10) led Titans to second ever win at…

Artist Steve Nagode brought a scale diorama to City Hall to share his proposal, which would include statues, seating and a variety of interactive elements. (City photo)

News

FW public art selection delayed to invite community feedback

The art will appear on the public-facing security wall along the east side of 28th Avenue South near…

This chart shows the total school district tax rate over time and how different voter-approved measures contribute to that total. Yellow indicates the School Construction Bond, gray the Tech Levy and orange the Federal Way HS Construction Bond. The EP&O Levy is the bottom section in blue. Graph courtesy of FWPS.

News

FWPS levy renewal approved for February ballot

Levy will fund academic programs, instructional and support staff, and daily operational costs.

This year’s annual Holiday Festival at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center featured a kids market, where young people in the community shared and sold their creations, like this local author and illustrator. Photo by Bruce Honda.

Life

Federal Way Community Calendar | Dec. 5 edition

This year’s tree lighting and free holiday celebration will begin at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Town Square…

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Jaliyah Ervin

Evin is an outstanding teammate consistently bringing positivity.

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Sports

Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Doni Burkett

Burkett has an uncanny gift of putting the ball in the hoop.

An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)

Northwest

WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified…

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police Department.

News

Possibly intoxicated driver crashes into tree | Federal Way police blotter

From the Federal Way police log.

Photo provided by Marcus Yzaguirre.

Sports

Federal Way’s Zamarie Tellez signs with Eastern

The two sport athlete sets sights to Cheney after a much anticipated track season in the spring.